…lived the dream

Devi is over the moon and can’t wait to start her new school year. ..

Devi should consider going to Princeton. This could be her chance to get into a good school and it could be her last regular school day. In class, Ben is a little surprised how Devi got into Shrubland. ..

Devi jokes about how her dad’s connections would get her into a regular college, while Ben is upset that she is giving up on the opportunity. He convinces her to check out the school. ..

Devi tries to convince Eleanor not to go, citing how much work she has to do and how she’s already lost her virginity a week ago. Fabiola, on the other hand, argues that she doesn’t have anything else to do and that she wants to go. ..

Devi tells the story of how she was initially scared to tell them, and realizes that she is the only virgin left amongst the three of them. She tells of her fears that they would think she was a liar, or that she was not really interested in them. However, Devi ultimately decides that telling them is the best thing for both of their sake. By revealing her secret, Devi can finally move on from her past and focus on the future.

Devi tells her friends she will not be able to make it to any more milestones with them this year and wishes them all the best for their final year in school. She finds Paxton in Cafeteria and congratulates him on his last day of high school, but Trent is sad.

Eleanor and Paxton explain that Trent has been in denial about graduating. Fabiola wonders why they have a student-voted Class Speaker in their school.

Paxton is told by the ‘cool-girl’ clique that he should be doing a dance or something hot during his speech because that is what he is known for.

Nalini and Devi are discussing whether or not they should go to Shrubland Boarding school. Devi dismisses the idea, saying it is a big deal for someone to get into the school. Manish tells them that it is a big deal for someone to get into any school.

Nalini wonders if Devi would have to leave a year early to go to Princeton without going. Devi states that she already has amazing grades to get into Princeton without going. Nalini decides not to push Devi but Kamala asks them to go visit. Kamala convinces Nalini to check it out and asks her to push Devi too.

Nalini recalls how Mohan convinced her to do her best in order to let Devi have the best education. Nalini declares that she will go to Colorado with Devi to check out the school. At therapy, Devi talks to Dr. Ryan about how her mother is making her go to Colorado but Dr. Ryan argues that Devi does not have to actually go there. She asks Devi to check the school instead of being limited by her dreams only. ..

Eleanor worries that Trent still hasn’t picked up his graduation gown, so she asks Paxton to help. Paxton is easily able to convince him to show up at the event. ..

Paxton is confident about his speech and is looking forward to it. Devi and her mother go to the school in Colorado, where Nalini admits that she likes the place. Devi learns that the students there take college-level courses.

At art class, Margot and Ben chat and plan to go out on a date. In Colorado, Devi finds the class interesting. Students there actively participate in class too, which shocks Devi.

Devi, during the class in Shrubland, was asked a question and she answered it well. She then flew back home to be excited about being able to attend the school.

Fabiola and Eleanor watch as Trent goes on stage to receive his diploma. Devi tells them that she will be moving to Colorado because she likes it there. They are initially opposed but willingly accept her decision. Trent is not on stage with his class and Eleanor asks him to go on stage.

Trent tells her that he actually failed his senior year and did not graduate. He worries that Eleanor will be upset. She is happy about having another year with him. Paxton is on stage giving his final speech.

He talks about how hard work and dedication has helped him achieve his goals, and gives a shout-out to Devi for her support. Despite the speech, Devi is not actually feeling anything about Paxton at that moment alluding to the fact that she has sincerely moved on from him.

Ben overhears that Devi is going to Colorado. He does not want Devi to go because he still has feelings for her, but Paxton joins them. This confession makes her stomach knot up, but Paxton joins them. ..

Ben leaves the pair to chat. Paxton mentions his shout-out to her. He thanks Devi for being there for her. Devi too, thanks Paxton for helping her get through the death of her dad by being her dream.

Devi and Paxton joke for a while as his family comes to congratulate him. Devi watches them and realizes how important the present is to her. She tells her mother that she does not want to go to Colorado. ..

She tells her story, saying that life was unpredictable and that she wanted to spend more time with her mother. Her mother agrees to let her stay, and she’s happy as a result.

That night, Devi finds a “one free boink” card in her jacket and goes to Ben’s house. She hands the card over to him and enters his room. They kiss as the door closes and the season ends.

The Episode Review

Devi really is very complicated when it comes to making big decisions in her life. It is nice that she finally decided that she wants more time with her mother during her senior year. She and Paxton really felt like “endgame” but to see that she had no emotions for him during his speech truly means that she has moved on from him. ..

She hasn’t moved on from Ben though, and the feeling is mutual. He really loves her so it feels like the next season will give us more of “Ben’s David.” I hate the fact that Season 3 only gave fans 3 episodes of Ben and Paxton because it felt like Paxton had made so much progress on his old self during the last two seasons. ..

There are a lot of questions about the show’s future, but one question that is still up in the air is whether Devi actually lost her virginity or not. We will only know for sure in Season 4, when the show returns.